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Mining & the mines, 1942

4,235 stories in Sydney's papers · page 58 of 212

5 Mines, 1550 Menldle Today

The Sun · Tuesday 7 April 1942 · page 2

Because of industrial disputes, five, mines, including Bulli, were idle today, involving a production loss for the day of 4650 tons of coal. Total number of men idle is about…

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Move to End Strike Govt. Advice To Coal Men

The Daily Telegraph · Tuesday 7 April 1942 · page 6

Old Bulli coalminers have been advised to return to work by the Federal Government…

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Letters Coal Miners

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 4

SIR,--It has become increasingly plain, over the last three months in particular, that the people of this State are vary long-suffering…

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Loss of Coal No Work Done at Five Mines

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 9

By 106 votes to 16, the striking Old Bulli miners last night decided not to resume work until deficiency pay in two pay…

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Gold Yields

The Sydney Morning Herald · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 4

BLACK JACK (fortnight ended March 28); Crushed 160 tons for 14.9 tons concentrates; estimated value £1,000. COCKS ELDORADO.—Week ended April 4,…

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Chinese Guerrillas Mine Japanese Supply Trains

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 7

CHUNGKING, Wednesday.-- Chinese guerrillas have been active round Hankow. Recently they laid land mines on the Peiping-Hankow…

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The Miners Must Toe The Line

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 4

FIVE coal mines in New South Wales were idle yesterday. This means a production…

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Chinese Guerrillas Mine Japanese Supply Trains

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 7

CHUNGKING, Wednesday.-- Chinese guerrillas have been active round Hankow. Recently they laid land mines on the Peiping-Hankow…

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Ordeal by Miners in Island Dash

The Sun · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 3

After a jungle trek from the Solomons' hinterland to Kieta, a nightmare voyage through heavy seas to Faisi, and several Jap air raids, a 55-year-old miner, Mr. Jack Keegan, has arrived in Sydney. He wore old khaki pants, soiled silk shirt, battered felt hat and a dressing gown--his clothes having been looted by natives…

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Govt. May Call Up Coal Malcontents

The Daily Telegraph · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 6

Federal Ministers believe the best way to avoid continued hold-ups in the coalmining industry is to call up malcontents for the Army and leave at liberty those who are…

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Record Stoppage 7000 Tons Lost By Idle Mines

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 5

Today there are more mines idle than at any time since the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) issued an ultimatum to strikers…

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Record Stoppage 7000 Tons Lost By Idle Mines

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 5

Today there are more mines idle than at any time since the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) issued an ultimatum to strikers…

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Record Stoppage 7000 Tons Lost By Idle Mines

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 5

Today there are more mines idle than at any time since the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) issued an ultimatum to strikers…

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Record Stoppage 7000 Tons Lost By Idle Mines

Daily Mirror · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 5

Today there are more mines idle than at any time since the Prime Minister (Mr. Curtin) issued an ultimatum to strikers…

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8 Mines Idle, Worst Day Since Curtin's Appeal 9000 Tons Lost, 3000 Men Held Up; Cabinet Concerned

The Sun · Wednesday 8 April 1942 · page 3

Eight coal mines are idle and two partly idle today--the heaviest list since the Prime Minister's appeal to miners and threat to discipline strikers. More than 3000 men are out, holding up production of…

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Nine Mines Idle Coal Output Lost

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 6

Nine coal mines were idle in New South Waies yesterday, causing a loss of production estimated at 10,000 tons…

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Wants Govt. to Take Mines Minister's Plan To End Coal Stoppages

The Daily Telegraph · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 5

The Federal Government should take over the coalmines, the Federal Labor Minister (Mr. Ward) said last night. He was commenting on nine strikes and two partial…

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The Miners' Challenge

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 4

A very serious picture of conditions on the New South Wales coalfields will confront the War Cabinet to-day, when it is…

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Official Gold Price

The Sydney Morning Herald · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 3

Price for gold lodged with mints and re[?]ners, April 7: Fine Oz., £10/9/ (unch.); stan, Oz. ([?] carats), £9/11/7 (unch.). Sovereigns, April 8, £2/8/ (unch.)…

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Taxation of Mining Companies

The Sun · Thursday 9 April 1942 · page 9

Shares of Broken Hill mining companies as well as shares of some gold mining companies have strengthened on the Stock…

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